Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci and Volkswagen Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 VR5

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci and Volkswagen Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 VR5 [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci ×
Volkswagen Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 VR5 ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
Model3 SeriesBora
Generation3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)Bora Variant (1J6)
Modification320 Ci2.3 VR5
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20012000
Production to (year)20052005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)224224
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.58.9
City consumption (l/100km)12.512.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.96.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)98.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)210220
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders65
Cylinders arrangementInlineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1712,324
Compression ratio10.810.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,300
Cylinder bore (mm)8081
Piston stroke (mm)7290.2
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcSohc
Fuel tank (l)6355
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSemi-independent, spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4804,409
Width (mm)1,7401,735
Height (mm)1,4101,485
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,515
Kerb weight (kg)1,4401,380
Gross weight (kg)1,9701,870
Minimum boot space (l)435460
Maximum boot space (l)1,3451,470
Front track (mm)1,4701,513
Rear track (mm)1,4851,494



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